team bldg positions hotel wind into xiamen mountainside

team bldg positions hotel wind into xiamen mountainside
all images courtesy of team bldg

‘hotel wind’ designed by shanghai-based architects team bldg is based on organic principles of growth and is formed by a series of overlapping boxes. positioned on the side of yunding mountain in the city of xiamen in china and facing out towards the ocean, the building is surrounded by vast amounts of green vegetation. the landscape of south fujian has many unique geological features due to its warm and moist weather, and as a result nature inhabits the surface of stones and gaps in between them – a major reference for the shape of the design.

bringing elements of the exterior into the interior, the boundaries of public and private are blurred to form spaces that flow naturally. three different wells are installed into ‘hotel wind’, the well of rain, tree and wind – each are inserted into the building from the roof top, passing through some private suites and joining into the lobby.

interior view of the main lobby

traditional ancestral temples in the area are the center of the family’s culture and communications, and as such the buildings face towards them, creating a centripetal space for the community. similarly the layout of the hotel behaves as a small village in the sense that guests have their own private areas, but are also able to interact in the more open, public ones.

corridor + ceiling installation in the lobby space

each suite has different views with windows positioned specifically to frame the surrounding landscape. materials are applied to help define the functions in each room, layering multiple types within the one space. high quality teak wood is used as a feature in the bedrooms, its natural smell and touch creating a cozy atmosphere. neat concrete and local granite are used for their clean lines and simplicity, encouraging guests to achieve a sense of calm and relaxation. the restaurant of the hotel is set on the rooftop of the main building, the white space is surrounded by transparent glass with an uninterrupted view of the sea and mountain directly outside.

view of ‘the rain well’, one of the installations that brings nature through the building

view showing the ‘tree well’ that goes through the hotel’s floors

natural wood and neat concrete are layered in the bedroom suits

view showing details in the room design

the public dining room offers uninterrupted views to the landscape

gym terrace

view of the building on the side of yunding mountain

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